SVUSD eNewsletter April 3, 2020

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SVPTA Reflections Winners SVPTA has put together a slideshow with all SVUSD Reflections program winners. Thank you, SVPTA, for all of your hard work on this great program and congratulations to the winners! Reflections Gallery Slideshow

Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest For the 2nd year in a row, a Trabuco Hills High School student has been awarded 1 st  place in the Chapman University Holocaust Art and Writing Contest!  Rachel Brinkman won the contest and Grace Boihem earned 2 nd  place. Congratulations! Read more Vital Link Digital Media Arts Contest Semifinalists Twelve El Toro High School Students were named 2020 Digital Media Arts Contest Semifinalists. Click on the link for a complete list of semifinalists and to see their digital media arts. Jennifer Arellano's winning photo is featured above. Vital Link DMA Contest

National Space Society Space Settlement Contest Sean Kinney , 11th grade student from El Toro High School , won the Grand Prize for the 2020 National Space Society Space Settlement Contest for his paper,  Stern   Habitat . Congratulations, Sean! 2020 Contest Results President’s Volunteer Service Award  Congratulations to Los Alisos 8th grader, Alicia Serratos, for being awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Watch one of her project stories below. 3 Sisters Seed Box

ACSA Administrator of the Year Katie Branley, Serrano Intermediate Assistant Principal , was named the 2020 Association of California School Administrator's (ACSA) "Co-Administrator of the Year." Congratulations! ACSA Every Student Succeeds Robert Martinez De Sena from Trabuco Hill High School was named as an Association of California School Administrators "Every Student Succeeds" Nominee. Congratulations!

Affordable Home Internet Please visit each site as r equirements for each program are slightly different. Connect2Compete ATT Distance Learning Resources Free online enrichment resources to support distance learning during school dismissals are available on the Resources link below. Resources

SVUSD Facilities Closures Throughout the closure, all school site facilities are closed. This includes fields, stadiums, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc.  We know that many families are looking for outdoor space during this time, however, please do not access these school site facilities . Take Away Lunch Service SVUSD is continuing to provide lunch service for our students through Spring Break. Please note that the take away lunch service locations are operating on Monday and Thursday only between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Lunch Menu

Staying Connected #SVUSDShines In this new normal of social distancing, staying connected can be challenging, but is essential to our well-being. We would love to hear from you on how you're staying motivated and engaged with your teachers and school. Join our "Staying Connected" campaign and use #SVUSDShines to tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. ‌ ‌ ‌ Saddleback Valley Shares All of our Saddleback Valley Shares podcast episodes are available on iTunes and Soundcloud! In each episode, a guest from SVUSD goes in depth on topics from learning more about our high schools and Virtual Academy to diving deep into the Intra-District Transfer process. Learn more about SVUSD by listening to Saddleback Valley Shares . Saddleback Valley Shares

Kindergarten Round-Up At this time, Kindergarten Round-Up has been postponed. Once we have the new dates, we will communicate it with all families. Registration Information Transitional Kindergarten The application for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year is now available online and may be accessed through link. Transitional Kindergarten

TWI Preschool Registration Our preschool provides a nurturing, diverse environment where 3 and 4-year olds can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically while learning in Spanish. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact our program. Email Contact TLC Child Care Program De Portola TLC and Lake Forest TLC leave positive messages for students on campus picking up their Chromebooks. Visit the The Learning Connection (TLC) page for the latest updates on Child Care Services programs. Child Care Services

COVID-19 Updates and Resources SVUSD will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide you with the latest updates.  Updates and Resources

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